When I first discovered Tom Bihn almost two years ago, I though the Smart Alec was possibly the least attractive backpack I had ever seen. But then, it started to grow on me and a year ago I ordered...

I believe it was Lani who told me about merino wool clothing and its' benefits for travel. I've also see other travel and sport sites that tout it's amazing versatility. Since early this past Spring,...

Down to 2 sets of scrubs and 3 skorts. I'm on a role...What else can I shave.....

Thanks for that advice Darbs. I think I will pull out at least one of the sets of scrubs. I'm also reconsidering what I'll wear on the trip, long shorts, since I won't be able to wear them out while...

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After packing, wearing and re-packing a half-dozen times, I believe I’ve finally decided on my son’s Smart Alec and my medium Cafe Bag to make the trip to Port au Prince Haiti this coming...

Spring Break took our little family for an overnight trip to beautiful central Kentucky to visit Red River Gorge and Natural Bridge State Park. Most of our Tom Bihn gear had been loaned out to close...

I would suggest that you not rule out the Smart Alec. This time last year, I purchased 3 Synapse', an indigo for myself , an olive for my then 11year old son, and a navy for my then 8 year old son....

I could use a handsome TB travel tag, and that may be the best option. However, I was thinking about something a little more permanent, especially for the boys. Like most, our school encourages...

I love my Tom Bihn bags; all of my Tom Bihn bags. My 9 (Synapse) and 12 (Smart Alec) year old boys love theirs as well. As you can guess, I'm mildly concerned that they may be "misplaced" by the...

Such great ideas....I really like this one and agree completely ..

And maybe a "Super-Synapse". Exactly the same as the current bag but 20% bigger. I know that Smart Alec is intended to be in this...

Lani, I'm not sure how to tag you in this post, but wanted to follow up and let you know that I've become a big Chatlie's Soap and Smartwool fan, largely because of your recommendations. Christmas...

My husband and I were in China June 2007 to adopt our youngest daughter (Hubei) and again in September 2009 to adopt our youngest son (Yunnan). We LOVE China and hope to return soon....next time with...

[QUOTE]so, is it just me, or could the citizen canine be made into a bag for carrying a point and shoot camera (in the treat pocket), a tom bihn wallet, an iphone, earbuds, and keys?/QUOTE]

I was...

I'm thinking these will make cool little Christmas gifts!

I have a Small Cafe Bag in those same colors and LOVE it.

Great Pics!

Christian is so happy with his new FOT pouch that he insists on wearing it on the OUTSIDE of his Synapse....proudly displayed for all to see!

Lani,
Thanks for all the great information. Smartwool.com is bookmarked and Charlie's soap is very intriguing. I too buy laundry soap in bulk at Sam"s Club. As you might imagine, laundry is non-stop...

The card is a sweet note of thanks from Katy for the photos I posted of our family's trip to Boston. Included in that post was a "subtle hint" for a FOT pouch...She sent me 6!!!!

Our oldest daughter came to me this afternoon with a surprise delivery from none other than Tom Bihn! Look at what was inside!!! We are all smiling FOT's!!
Thanks so much Tom and Crew!!!

Thanks for the great advice Lani! I have the same questions as Shiva regarding the shirts and soap. Fortunately, we stayed in a house that had laundry facilities, so I washed clothes every day. ...

Hi Lani,
Our three oldest children shared a couple of pieces of rolling luggage. We wound up checking them on the return flight. I used the Synapse's as the girls only bags when we went to Chicago...

Thanks for your kind words everyone! We had a great trip....nerve wracking at times, but great none the less. We're a small town crowd and aren't used to mass transit trains and stand-still...

My husband and I returned Saturday from a Fall Break vacation to Boston with our five children and my husband’s sister. We flew from Louisville and connected to our flight to Boston in Baltimore. My...

Would love to see the Synapse in Storm...PLEASE!